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charnelle
Apr 2, 2008, 04:18 PM
what is the scientific notation of (3.1x10^7)(2x10^-5?

lengkyx
Apr 2, 2008, 10:17 PM
what is the scientific notation of (3.1x10^7)(2x10^-5?
what is the scientific notation of (3.1x10^7)(2x10^-5?

it means 3.1 x 10000000 x 2*.00010

= 6200

I think.

galactus
Apr 3, 2008, 05:05 AM
When multiplying terms with exponents, you add the exponents. 7+(-5)=2

Doing this we get 6.2\times{10^{2}}=620